Tulip-style clamp
Hunter Heavy-Duty Tyre Changers
Safe and fast tyre changers for big tyres
Heavy-Duty Tyre Changers
Safe and fast tyre changers for big tyres
Whether your need is a fast and safe tyre changer for semi-truck tyres, or a tyre machine that will change skidder tyres, Hunter has a model to suit. Hunter’s heavy-duty tyre changers support over-the-road truck tyres with none of the fatigue and safety risk of bars and hammers. The TCX heavy-duty tyre changer models can do all that, plus handle implement tyres up to 2,286 mm in diameter.
Features at-a-glance
Roller demounting
Safe controls
Low risk
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The Hunter TCX635HD Tyre Changer
Heavy-duty vehicles need speed and power to get the job done. So do their tyre changers.
TCX645HD Heavy Duty Tyre Changer from Hunter Engineering
The Hunter TCX645HD is an efficient electro-hydraulic-powered heavy duty tire changer that combines a range of unique features and capabilities to make wheel service for trucks, buses, tractors and other specialized machinery faster, easier and more profitable.
Thomas Tire relies on Hunter to maintain trust with HD and commercial customers
Customers have long relied on Thomas Tire in Asheville, NC to take care of their HD vehicles, says co-owner Sally Thomas. In turn, Thomas relies on Hunter equipment to maintain that trust. “Our dad was always a firm believer in investing in quality, and that’s what we’ve done,” she says.
TCX645HD Quick Ops Skidder Wheels
The Hunter TCX645HD is an efficient electro-hydraulic-powered heavy duty tire changer that combines a range of unique features and capabilities to make wheel service for trucks, buses, tractors and other specialized machinery faster, easier and more profitable.
Product family at-a-glance
TCX635HD
Extra torque, extra speed
- 14.5 – 24.5 in. rim diameter
- 3.94 in. min rim hole diameter
- 58 in. max tire diameter
- 27 in. max width
- 1,545 lbs. max weight
- 9 rpm CW & CCW
- 208-240V, 1ph, 60Hz, 20A
TCX635HD Features
Operator-friendly design
- Low risk – No hammers, no bars, no lifting very heavy tyres
- Low service height – Easy to roll on and no fear of tyre falling off during demounting
- Optional ramps – Popular “plus” model includes ramps, and mounting bar
Superior wheel accomodation
- Easy match mounting – Rotate tyre on rim when needed for the smoothest ride
- Specialty rim friendly – Standard hook can be used to mount and demount challenging tyres and rims without fear of damage
- Simple controls – Easy to use levers control all operations in a convenient and safe operator position
- Versatile jaws – Secure small center holes, thick wide based allow wheels, centerless wheels, and much more
Powerful tools to assist
- Fast and easy rollers – Most tyres can be pushed on and off, no switching tools
- Inner “drop roller” – Speeds service times, never a need to remove to make room
- Hydraulic carriage – Maximum power and fast tool positioning
Quickly & easily clamp assemblies with no damage to the wheel
Houses all user operations, pivots to allow flexibility, and height is adjustable (two positions)
Quickly & easily break tire beads with no wheel damage. Drop roller saves time.
The TCX635 functions close to the ground to keep heavy tyres at a safe height.
Use the standard hook attachment to mount and demount tubed or sharp edged wheels, or other more difficult assemblies.
Match-mounting is easy!
When combined with Hunter’s heavy-duty wheel balancers, the heavy-duty tyre machines provide match-mounting capability for achieving the smoothest possible ride.
TCX645HD Features
Operator-friendly design
- Mobile controller – Full access to controls when servicing the front or back of large assemblies. (Wireless optional)
- Low risk – Use powerful tools instead of bars and hammers. No lifting of very heavy assemblies
Superior wheel accomodation
- Versatile jaws – Clamp center holes as small as 3.94 in, or rims as large as 46″
- Optional skidder clamp – Useful when servicing difficult skidder style double drop center wheels
- Spring loaded hook / disc roller – Mount and demount the toughest tyres with minimal risk of rim damage
Convenient functions
- Two speeds – Select high speed for bead loosening or easy assemblies. Use low speed for the tough ones
- Speed carriage quickly – Shuttle the carriage from front to rear of the rim
- On-board storage – Keep standard and optional accessories organized
Hand and foot controls actuate multiple operations for delicate bead breaking, mounting and demounting, minimizing the potential for tire or rim damage.
Integrated tool storage is conveniently located on the tyre changer base, increasing operating efficiency and helping prevent damage and loss.
Tulip system provides universal, self-centering, standard clamping capacity up to 1168 mm. Two-speed chuck rotation operates clockwise and counter-clockwise.
Tractor, implement and other specialty wheel assemblies are serviced using the same tools and techniques.
Specifications
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TCX635HD |
TCX645HD |
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| Key Specifications | TCX635HD | TCX645HD |
|---|---|---|
| Max Diameter | 1473.2mm | 2286mm |
| Max Width | 685.8mm | 1066.8mm |
| Max Weight | 1168lbs | 1631lbs |
| Rim-Center Hole Diameter (Min) | 368.3mm | 1168.4mm |
| Rim Diameter (Max) | 660.4mm | 1422.4mm |
| Match Mounting Capable | YES | YES |
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